Lewis Hamilton Apologises For ‘Disgraceful’ Shaming Of His Youn...

Lewis Hamilton Apologises For ‘Disgraceful’ Shaming Of His Young Nephew

Lewis Hamilton has apologised for mocking his young nephew’s princess dress on a video posted to his Instagram.

The Formula One driver caused outrage when he posted a video clip to his story feature on Christmas Day, showing him shaming his nephew for wearing a dress.

In the now deleted footage, Hamilton could be seen criticising his young relative, (who’s clearly happy), playing with his toy magic wand while wearing a pink and purple dress.

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In the video he says:

I’m so sad right now. Look at my nephew.

Why are you wearing a princess dress? Is this what you got for Christmas?

Why did you ask for a princess dress for Christmas? Boys don’t wear princess dresses!

Unlike Hamilton, the youngster is clearly over the moon with his present, giggling with happiness as his uncle mocks him.

You can watch the video below:

Receiving a social media backlash, Hamilton has apologised for his comments which he now realises were ‘inappropriate’.

He wrote on Twitter:

Yesterday I was playing around with my nephew and realised my words were inappropriate, so I removed the post.

I meant no harm and did not mean to offend anyone at all. I love that my nephew feels free to express himself as we all should.

My deepest apologies for my behaviour as I realise it’s really not acceptable for anyone, no matter where you are from, to marginalise or stereotype anyone.

I have always been in support of anyone living their life exactly how they wish and I hope I can be forgiven for this lapse in judgement.

Yesterday I was playing around with my nephew and realised that my words were inappropriate so I removed the post. I meant no harm and did not mean to offend anyone at all. I love that my nephew feels free to express himself as we all should.